Monday, April 15, 2024.
Richard Michael Stockmann, 65, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at home.
Richard and Lisa spent the last twenty years traveling, fishing, going to the horse track, and making beautiful memories with their blended family. Richard, the youngest of 7 children, was born on Valentine’s Day, 1959, to Frank and Mary Stockmann in St. Louis, Missouri. He loved reminiscing about his childhood, especially his years playing high school football for SLUH (class of ’77). Family was always the most important aspect of his life. Nothing made him more proud than spending time with his 5 grandkids and his 9 bonus grandkids. He was the proudest Papa in the world.
Richard is a lifelong city of St. Louis resident and was proud to call it home. He dedicated over 30 years to the City of St. Louis, spending the majority of that proudly serving the St. Louis Fire Department as an Emergency Dispatcher, following in his father’s footsteps who was a Battalion Chief.
Family Who Went Before
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Frank Stockmann, (2012) and Mary Stockmann (nee Murphy) (2019), his older sisters Mary Kay Pursley (2023) and Nancy Sexton (2024), and nephew Steve Stroud (2024).
Family He Left Behind
He is survived by his four children Stephanie Nipper (Matt and Ella), Malorie Mueller (Craig, Kaine, Thomas, Madilyn), Brett Stockmann (Liz and Teddy), Jamie Reese (Scott, Hadley, Dean) and wife Lisa Buttry and her four children Nikkie Tate (Chad, Cameron, Jillian, Olivia, and Keagan), Josh Kleinik (Nikki, Lorelei, Josephine, Kevin), Teagan Buttry (Chris), Bennie Buttry, as well as the mother of his four children, Donna Cox.
As mentioned, Richard is the youngest of seven children. He leaves behind four siblings, Tom Stockmann (Bonnie), John Stockmann (Dora), Carol Sykora (David), and Judi Stroud (Gary) and fourteen nieces and nephews, Gail, Laura, Rob, Mark, Matt, Keith, Jeremy, Jenny, Michelle, Melissa, Monica, Melinda, Rich, and Mike.
We are eternally grateful for the years we had with him and will forever cherish the amazing memories of him riding around on his scooter while his grandkids excitedly honking the horn, big birthday donuts, fun times at the horse track, boat rides at the lake, birthday dinners, holidays, and of course his phone calls, videos, advice, and hugs and kisses. He was our biggest supporter and his boisterous laugh and terrible dad jokes will be forever missed. We love you daddy.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8 pm. and then at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, April 18 from 9:00 am. until Funeral Mass time at 10:00 am. Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Please accept our Condolences from the Vogler (Pursley) Stone family.
Uncle Rich was one of the best, most loving uncles anyone could have asked for and he helped raise 4 of the people I love and cherish most in this world. Love him and will miss him ❤️
Thoughts and prayers of the Story Family are with the Stockman Family in this time of sorrow.
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers of peace will be for and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know his entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh my gosh,,,
Rest In Peace Rick !
Who could ever forget ?
” Fire Alarm, Stockman ” how many times have we heard that ?
What a fantastic man.
Lisa, I am SO SORRY ! Always, ALWAYS here for you !
I’m at a loss for words. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you !
See you again someday Rick
Rest Easy Brother !
✌️
Thank you. ❤️
So sorry for your loss Rick always gave are loveable pets bones. He was always happy. He would always talk and be so cheerful. We will miss him.
Oh my goodness,
Lisa you are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your love Rick!
Rick was one of a kind, he loved his kids and grandkids taking them to lake as much as possible.
Rest in heaven Rick. I will remember calling Fire Alarm and hearing your voice on the phone. Or on the radio dispatching us to a run.
How do I say goodbye to the man I’ve known for over 50 years. My first love. My first everything. Father to our 4 amazing children and 5 grandchildren. We’ve been through everything together and apart. No matter what, we worked together to keep our family first. Thank you for loving our children and grandchildren with all your heart.
To say you will be missed is an understatement. Don’t you worry, we will keep your story alive through pictures, videos and memories.
RIP
So sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, Malorie and Stephanie. My sincere condolences. Your family was blessed to have had an amazing father/grandfather!
On behalf of the Dailey family, I share our prayers and deepest sympathies. We’re thinking Dan and your dad will be sharing Malorie and Jamie stories in no time. 🙂
Xo
My most sincere condolences. I never met your father, but if was anything like you guys, beautiful awesome ladies. He was an awesome great guy! Take care
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Malorie,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Malorie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
”But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.“
John 14:26 KJV
Malorie, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. He must have been a great person to have raised such a wonderful daughter. Our thoughts are with you and your family
My family heartfelt Condolence for the loss of your father, we pray your faith gives you strength through this difficult time.
Malorie and Stephanie, I’m so sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. I will keep your family lifted in prayer.